Single sash storm window mounting



Feb. 13, 1951 E. E. swARTswELTER, JR 2,541,948

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A TTG/Pll/EK a rrs a 4 Patented Feb. 13, 1951 UNITED STATES PATENT oEElcE SINGLE SASH STORM WINDOW MOUNTING Ernest E. Swartswelter, Jr., Youngstown, Ohio, assignor to Ace Storm Window Company, Youngstown, Ohio, a corporation of Ohio Application April 2s, 194s, serial No. 23,158 1 oiaim. (o1. 18e-'16) This invention relates to storm windows and more particularly to a single sash storm window such as used for forming so-called picture windows and the like wherein a relatively large single sash storm window is mounted on the exterior of a relatively large picture window and the sash portion thereof arranged for positioning and removal from the exterior side of the window.

The principal object of the invention is the provision of means for mounting and securing a single sash storm window in a mounting frame.

A further object of the invention is the provision of a single sash storm window and mounting frame providing means for securing the single sash thereto at various places.

A still further object of the invention is the `provision of asimple and inexpensive means of securing a storm sash directly to a mounting frame at Various locations along the sash to insure the suitable registry of the sash with the frame.

The single sash storm window mounting means shown and described herein advantageously overcomes the heretofore common problem of securing a single storm window sash in a mounting frame on a large window in that it provides means for directly engaging the storm window sash with the frame at as many locations about the sash as are deemed necessary to secure the sash in suitable registry with the mounting frame. It is well known in the art that many of the newer homes are constructed with relatively large so-called picture windows in which stationary window sash are positioned. In providing storm sash installation for these relatively large picture windows it is obviously necessary to mount the storm sash on the exterior thereof and provide for the placement ofthe actual storm sash in the mounting frame from the exterior of the window and lat the same time secure it to the mounting frame so that a relatively air-tight closure is eifected between the mounting frame and the storm window thereby rendered effective.

It is obvious that the mounting frame itself can be eiectively secured to the window casing by attaching the same thereto with screws or other fasteners as desired, and calking the mounting frame to insure its air-tight positioning on the window. In the past, single sash storm windows for picture windows have generally been loosely ,positioned in their various mounting framesdue to the lack of means for securing the sash easily and inconspicuously.

The single sash storm window and mounting means disclosed herein accomplishes these several objects.

With the foregoing and other objects in view which will appear as the description proceeds, the invention resides in the combination and arrangement of parts and in the details of construction hereinafter described and claimed, it being understood that changes in the precise embodiment of the invention herein disclosed can be made within thescope of what is claimed without departing from the spirit of the invention.

The invention is illustrated in the accompanying drawing, wherein- Figure 1 is a plan View of a single sash storm window and mounting.

Figure 2 is a vertical section taken on line 2-2 of Figure 1.

Figure 3 is a horizontal section taken on line 3-3 of Figure l.

lFigure 4 is a horizontal section taken on line 4-4 of Figure 3.

By referring to the drawings and Figures 1 and 2 in particular 4it will beseen that a mounting lframe is disclosed as comprising a plurality of cut and mitered sections l secured to one another at their corners by suitable corner keys as is customary in this art, the sections l0 of the mountting frame having surface anges Il formed thereon and longitudinallyI 4extended ribs I2 formed thereon. Each side of the longitudinal n `ribs l2 is provided with a longitudinally extending dovetailed channel i3, respectively, and, as best shown in Figures 2 and 3 of the drawings a modifying section lll is positioned on the bottom section I0 of the mounting frame and provided with a relatively tall upstanding flange l5 l0- cated adjacent the innermost edge thereof and a relatively short upstanding flange I6 located midway between the outer and innermost edges thereof. A similar modifying section Il is mounted by dovetail engagement with the inwardly facing channel i3 across the top of the store window mounting frame and is provided with spaced depending flanges I8 and IB, respectively.

By referring to Figures "1 and 3 of the drawings it will be seen that the vertical side sections I0 of the mounting frame are provided with modifying sections 20 each of which has a longitudinally extending flange 2| formed thereon.

It will thus be seen that a storm sash comprising a sash frame 22 of approximately H shape in cross section having a section of glazing material 23 secured therein may be positioned in the opening defined by the mounting frame I0 and more particularly by the opening defined by the modifying sections I4, i1 and 20. In such position, as shown in Figures 1, 2 and 3, the inner edge of the sash 22 will rest against the anges I5, I9

and 2|, respectively, and the sash itself will rest on the modifying section I 4 with the lower channeled edge of the sash 22 in registry with the relatively short upstanding flange I6 on the modifying section I4. In order that the sash can be positioned in this manner in the mounting frame, it is formed so` that it is slightly shorter in height than the opening defined between the modifying section I4 and the modifying section Il' as best shown in Figure 2 of the drawings. This enables the sash 22 and the glazing material 23 therein to. be rst positioned with its uppermost edge against the depending flange I9 which, it will be observed, is slightly longer than the depending flange I8I and then moved upwardly until the lower edger ofv the sash 22 clears the relatively' ShQl'i'; vertically standing flange I6. It may then be passed over the same and brought into engagement with theange I and then lowered into position on the 'modifying section t4. Obviously,r this section 'secures both the upper edge andthe lower edge of the sash 22 in the mounting frame.,

In single sash storm windows it is essential that additi'onal means be. provided for securing the sash 22i along the, vertical side sections of the mounting frame. IB', for example, in orderthat: it Vmay be held in proper registry thereagainst.` The disclosure, herein, therefore, primarily relatesl to means 'fzorsecuring the said sash to thesaid frame and is illustrated in connection with Figures l, 3;'and- 4: ofthe draw-ings.,

By referring to Figures 3, and, i of; thediawngs in'particular it, will be seen that at; each side of the mounting frame I0 and more: particularly at each side. of," the modifying sections secured thereto, a pin 24 is positioned inv the modifying section 2aB: in spaced; relation to. the flange 2i so that it will normally register in the Channel in 'the edge of 'the sash 212. 'lhesasir 2:2 snotphed as :indicated by the numeral; 25; so that, when; the sash 2,2 is in elevated relation, asl heretofore described and with respect to its normal position in Ythe;inculati@A iframe. and on the modifying, section 1:4., notches 2f5 will register withvthe pins 24- and thereby permit. the sash; 22 to. be moved into engagement the danses-f 1l-.Li When the sash 2 2;` is lowered as heretoforedescrifbecg so that the vchannel in its lcwermesti edge engages the up.- -standing -ange' I6, the, notches.. 25 move out of registry.:V with the pins,V 24; and thereby maintain the sides ofthe sashV 22; in; suitable registry with 4 the modifying sections 20 and more particularly the flanges 2I thereon. It will be obvious to those skilled in the art that as many pins and notches as desired may be positioned around the edge of the mounting frame and sash, respectively, so that the side sections of the sash may be secured at closely spaced intervals to the mounting frame, if desired.

It will be seen that the several objects of the invention are met by the mounting means for single, sash. storm windows herein disclosed and that the same may be formed economically to operate eiiiciently at' all times.

Having thus described my invention, what I claim is:

Means: QI- securing a single storm sash in a flanged mounting frame, the said flanged mounting frame having an inverted channel at its uppermost edge and a rib at its lowerrnost edge and the sash adapted for vertical movement in the said channel to clear the said rib, and pins positioned in the sides of the said flanged mounting frame and spaced with respect to said flange', channels formed in the edges ofv the. innermost surfaces of' the saidv sash and notches in the said sash conn'riunicatingv with the said channels and for registry with the said pins whereby the sash may be engaged upon theI said pins by elevating the same: in the said channel in the uppermost edge ofthe mounting ram'e and lowered to engage the said pins in the said channels and the rib. at the lowermost edgel of the mounting frame simultaneously, whereby the sash isl held at its uppermost edge by registry with the said channel, at its: lowermost edge: byA registry with the said riby and at its sidesv by registrywith the said pins.

` ERNEST E., SWARITS;WELTEB JR.

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